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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.58, 1,351.02 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.58, 1,351.02 and 461.76 is: 692.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.58 : 1,351.02 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.58/1,351.02 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.58x = 1,351.02 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.58x = 623,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,847.00/900.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.72

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